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Native bulbs

Article Abstract:

Bulbs native to North America represent habitats that range from humid and mild coastal rain forests to the dry, rugged slopes of the Rocky Mountains. North America has a variety of native bulbs that suit gardening conditions like shady woodland gardens, sunny borders or rock gardens which can be used in combinations with annuals, perennials and other bulbs.

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Little bulbs

Article Abstract:

Many gardeners are accustomed to planting bulbs in fall for spring flowers. The ritual symbolizes the conviction that people will survive the winter. Little bulbs, however, can bloom in late summer, fall, and the middle of winter. The bulbs bloom at different times in various regions throughout the country, depending on the weather.

Social aspects

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The bulbs of autumn

Article Abstract:

Several flowering bulb varieties that can bloom in the fall are described. They include colchicums, oxblood lilies, autumn crocuses and daffodils and scilla. Tips for growing bulbs in the fall and growing bulbs from seed are included.

Environmental aspects, Autumn

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